The Business of Venture Capital

As you read this book, either with the aim of becoming a venture capitalist or trying to understand the dynamics of the venture capital business, recognize that Mahendra Ramsinghani has given you a framework for understanding how this all works. While venture capitalist personalities, styles, behavior, and effectiveness vary widely, Mahendra helps describe it in a way that is comprehensive, yet easily understood.-From the Foreword by Brad Feld The second edition of the bestselling The Business of Venture Capital and the book's companion website cover all the facets of the business, from raising funds and structuring investments to assessing exit pathways. Mahendra Ramsinghani offers aspiring venture capitalists a practical hands-on guide and a comprehensive resource for understanding the entire scope of the venture capital business. The author simplifies the jargon and balances the analytical logic with the wisdom of venture capitalists who have been in the VC trenches. Written in an accessible style, the author explores what it takes to build a career from entry-level analyst and associate to becoming a senior partner in an established firm. The book covers the process of raising the venture fund and shows how to identify targeted investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and negotiate investment terms that will generate solid financial returns. The Business of Venture Capital offers insights, anecdotes, and wisdom from the experiences of best-in-class practitioners. The contributors include more than twenty-five leading VC practitioners who are frequently featured on Forbes' Midas List of top venture capitalists. Those aspiring to raise a fund, pursue a career in venture capital, or simply understand the art of investing can benefit from The Business of Venture Capital, Second Edition. In addition, the companion website offers various tools such as a GP Fund Due Diligence Checklist and Investment Due Diligence Checklist, as well as external links to industry white papers and other industry guidelines.